Gisela

Gisela's History

Gisela was an Angel from Innistrad. She was the leader of the Flight of Goldnight. She was eldrazified by Emrakul and slain by her own sister.

Liesa, Bruna, Gisela, and Sigarda were angelic sisters who pre-existed Avacyn. The four archangels sisters defended humanity: Sigarda, who protected the living, Bruna, who protected the dead, Gisela, who fought monsters, and Liesa, who consorted with them.

Gisela and the Flight of Goldnight were associated with the sun, in contrast with Avacyn herself. Once a year during the Harvest Moon season, the sun would not dip below the horizon for two full days, and during this time the moon wasn't visible. Known as the Feast of Goldnight, this was the holiest day for the humans. It was the time when the Avacynian enchantments are strongest throughout Innistrad. Angels from this flight are the most battle oriented among the flights. They also oversaw the training of cathars.

Of all the angels, Gisela was closest to Avacyn, being her confidante, and fell into the greatest despair over her disappearance. This loyalty also saw Gisela lead her flight with even greater vigor upon Avacyn's return.

Perhaps due to this closeness, Gisela fell completely in with Avacyn's will after she was corrupted, siding with her on the desire to wipe out humanity. She, Avacyn and Bruna showed up at Sigarda's home, trying to intimidate her into joining their crusade.

After Avacyn's death, Nahiri managed to summon Emrakul into Innistrad. This resulted in Bruna and Gisela being mutated into a horrific amalgamation Brisela that enforced Emrakul's will. Brisela was killed by Sigarda and Thalia wielding Avacyn's spear.